Here in Texas we are still awaiting the arrival of the first cold front. We long for the day when the wind blows in from the north, dropping the temperature and sweeping away the heat and dust of summer. We dream of pulling warm sweaters and cozy quilts out of…
Read moreWe all need rest from time to time. One of my favorite times of the year is in September, the anniversary of my wedding. For years now (38 to be exact), my husband and I have taken this time of the year to get away, find rest and to reflect…
Read moreYesterday, while on Facebook, I was informed that it was National Daughter’s Day! I did not know that there was one day in the year set aside to honor our daughters. To be honest, I do not need a special day marked on my calendar to remind me to love…
Read more“Your success will be determined by how determined you are to succeed.” I saw this quote recently and it caused me to recall some things from my experience as a teacher. Success can be defined in many ways. To some it may be a measure of prosperity, affluence or…
Read more“Bear one another’s burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 The past seven weeks have been a blur. July 30th I had to take my husband to the ER because of confusion and breathing problem. Turns out he had pneumonia and over the next several days a series…
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